When Coy Orange's father died when he was only 10 years old from cancer, he was angry. Angry at his dad for leaving but even more so he was angry at God for what her perceived as God taking his dad whom he loved and had been extremely close, away from him. He turned away from the God he had once loved,believed in and had a walk with. This was just the beginning of what would become Coy's path of rebellion, trouble with authorities..the military later, bad choices, drug addiction and homelessness. He would stay on this path for many years while losing everything that had mattered in his life and he that loved. One day in despair and hating the man he saw in the mirror, he called out to God. He discovered that God had never left him...it was he who had left God. He began rebuilding his faith and deepening his walk with God. He also found running, it helped replace what he needed while he healed.That's when the pieces of his life started coming back together and the restoration power of God's love began. Today Coy is clean, employed, homeowner and has many deep friendships with those who share his passion and love and support him. Through his running Coy chooses various community organizations to give back to, raising money as he accomplishes one goal after another. He has raised money for the American Cancer Society, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, ALS, The Breast Cancer Foundation and Safenet Services. He is now raising money for Little Lighthouse in Tulsa, Oklahoma. LLH is a privately funded school that provides tuition free services for children with disabilities and their families.His restoration through God's mercy and grace has not only turned his life around but is helping others find inspiration, hope and help in the communities he serves. This is a good man. Link for the fundraiser for LLH is below. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02LGWg5VeRNgkA4bjtM2bfayXZ2ZNXTws8kFnwBssBy8c5SUDt7CREenDntLX1ogDBl&id=545863106
